BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T120000 DTSTAMP:20261006T201521Z CREATED:20260907T221036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T201521Z UID:10000783-1794999600-1795003200@www.agandfoodfunders.org SUMMARY:The Future of Agriculture in a Time of Crisis Part 2: Abundant Soil: Farm Finance as a Catalyst for Equity\, Resilience\, and Regeneration DESCRIPTION:American agriculture is in crisis\, and to date systems have not been put in place to sustain agricultural communities and family farms. This series – The Future of Agriculture in a Time of Crisis – will provide analysis of the current agricultural crisis and insight into real solutions that will not only help farmers today but assist in preventing an agricultural crisis like this from happening again. The series will feature agricultural leaders who worked firsthand in the farm financial crisis of the 1980s\, former USDA officials\, and more. \n\n\n\nPart 2: Abundant Soil: Farm Finance as a Catalyst for Equity\, Resilience\, and Regeneration\n\n\n\nToday’s farm crisis demands immediate action to ensure farmers stay on the land. In times of distress\, targeted loan interventions and technical assistance serve as vital lifelines to extend the timeline of adverse action and preserve an operation’s underlying health. In Part 2 of this series\, hear directly from technical service experts on how grantmakers and impact investors can fund rapid-response financial tools\, advocate for farmers in real time\, and sow seeds of long-term resilience. \n\n\n\nThis series is open to all. We encourage participation in all three sessions\, but this is not required. By signing up for one part\, you will be automatically added to all three. Speakers coming soon! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Please fill out this form once to register for this three part series. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.This field is hidden when viewing the formRegisterName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Organization*Title*Email*\n \n Are you are funder?*\n \n Yes\, I am affiliated with a funding organization.\n \n \n No\, I am not.\n SAFSF defines funders as staff\, board members\, trustees\, donors\, program officers\, and other professionals from organizations using grantmaking or investments as a core strategy to fulfill their mission.\nThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Name\nIt may take longer than expected to process your submission\, please only click submit once.\n Submit URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/the-future-of-agriculture-in-a-time-of-crisis-part-2-abundant-soil-farm-finance-as-a-catalyst-for-equity-resilience-and-regeneration/ CATEGORIES:The Future of Ag Series,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/farmlands-conservation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T140000 DTSTAMP:20260903T155508Z CREATED:20260727T175419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T155508Z UID:10000775-1795093200-1795096800@www.agandfoodfunders.org SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call DESCRIPTION:The Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls\, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST\, serve as a regular “drop in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nWe want to hear what’s top of mind for you\, what you are wrestling with\, and what topics you want to explore deeper. Each call will have a different topic. \n\n\n\nCome share what you are hearing and reflecting on with your peers. This is a space to connect\, listen\, and learn from one another—all SAFSF members are welcome! \n\n\n\nThis event is designed for SAFSF members. Registering below will automatically register you for Gather Round each month. \n\n\nTo register for Gather Round\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account. URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-monthly-membership-call-5/ CATEGORIES:Gather Round,Member Only,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Gather-Round.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T120000 DTSTAMP:20261020T194805Z CREATED:20260907T221638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T194805Z UID:10000784-1796209200-1796212800@www.agandfoodfunders.org SUMMARY:The Future of Agriculture in a Time of Crisis Part 3: Back from the Edge: Rethinking American Agriculture from the Ground Up DESCRIPTION:American agriculture is in crisis\, and to date systems have not been put in place to sustain agricultural communities and family farms. This series – The Future of Agriculture in a Time of Crisis – will provide analysis of the current agricultural crisis and insight into real solutions that will not only help farmers today but assist in preventing an agricultural crisis like this from happening again. The series will feature agricultural leaders who worked firsthand in the farm financial crisis of the 1980s\, former USDA officials\, and more. \n\n\n\nPart 3: Back from the Edge: Rethinking American Agriculture from the Ground Up\n\n\n\nSome experts argue that the farm financial crisis of the 1980s never truly ended\, as Federal agricultural policy has repeatedly failed to drive systemic change. In this series finale\, we will examine the deep structural weaknesses in modern agriculture and highlight how strategic investment in forward-thinking technical solutions and policies can support rural communities as we rethink American agriculture from the ground up. \n\n\n\nThis series is open to all. We encourage participation in all three sessions\, but this is not required. By signing up for one part\, you will be automatically added to all three. Speakers coming soon! \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeanicaa Edwards Herron\, Founder & CEO\, Freedmen Heirs Foundation\, Inc\nSeanicaa Edwards Herron is a respected agricultural economist with 20 years of experience spanning across the academic\, private\, and government sectors. Pioneer and trailblazer\, Seanicaa was the first Black woman to serve in the capacity of agricultural economist for the USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board\, University of Missouri-Columbia Commercial Agriculture Program\, and Informa Economics. Seanicaa is also a former USDA radio contributor on livestock markets and weekly briefings to USDA’s Secretary of Agriculture\, Chief Economist\, and top officials. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by Black farmers\, Seanicaa now serves as Founder and Executive Director of Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc\, a nonprofit organization with a laser focus on transforming U.S. agriculture by bridging the gap between two worlds: Black farmers and the marketplace. Dedicated to a vision of eliminating inequities in agriculture\, Freedmen Heirs Foundation’s mission is to provide Black farmers access to technical assistance\, capital\, and new market opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScott Marlow\, CEO\, Long Rows Consulting\nScott Marlow is the CEO of Long Rows Consulting\, providing education and policy analysis on farm financial crisis\, credit\, risk management\, and disaster assistance\, and their role in building global and community resilience. Scott previously worked with RAFI-USA\, providing financial counseling to farmers in crisis\, education on disaster assistance and credit programs\, and policy initiatives addressing farm financial and environmental resilience. He has 10 years of experience as an operator on farm survival hotlines and has provided producer education and advising of nonprofit organizations on 18 hurricanes and multiple other natural disasters. He was a co-organizer of Farm Advocate Link\, a network of farm crisis advisors based at Farm Aid. Winona Dorris is a business consultant with over 20 years of experience advising business owners on accounting\, tax\, and insurance with a focus on empowering communities who are more at risk for injustice. She is the great niece of Ed Scott\, a Mississippi sharecropper and successful claimant of the Pigford lawsuit. Through her family history she understands the effect injustices have on generations of people stripped of their livelihood. Her cousins are now re-building the family farm legacy\, and Winona is working to help farmers understand the importance of business knowledge and infrastructure in accessing opportunities. Her current work includes providing farm business trainings for California FarmLink and the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture Veteran Farmer Training Program. She has a BA in Economics and Accounting from Claremont McKenna College\, a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix\, and a Graduate Masters Certificate in Taxation from Golden Gate University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Please fill out this form once to register for this three part series. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.This field is hidden when viewing the formRegisterName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Organization*Title*Email*\n \n Are you are funder?*\n \n Yes\, I am affiliated with a funding organization.\n \n \n No\, I am not.\n SAFSF defines funders as staff\, board members\, trustees\, donors\, program officers\, and other professionals from organizations using grantmaking or investments as a core strategy to fulfill their mission.\nThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Name\nIt may take longer than expected to process your submission\, please only click submit once.\n Submit URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/the-future-of-agriculture-in-a-time-of-crisis-part-3-back-from-the-edge-rethinking-american-agriculture-from-the-ground-up/ CATEGORIES:The Future of Ag Series,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/farmlands-conservation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T121500 DTSTAMP:20261019T145522Z CREATED:20261008T150825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T145522Z UID:10000787-1796814000-1796818500@www.agandfoodfunders.org SUMMARY:Beyond the 501(c)(3): Understanding Power-Building Through 501(c)(4) Strategies DESCRIPTION:501(c)(4) organizations are uniquely positioned to drive social change and advance policy goals because they can use a broader array of advocacy tools than 501(c)(3)s. Unlike c3s\, c4s have no lobbying limits and can engage in certain forms of partisan political activity and electoral work — enabling them to build productive relationships with decisionmakers through legislative advocacy and election campaigns. \n\n\n\nThis is an educational webinar open to all funders about the fundamentals of c3 vs. c4 work and how c4 activity is a powerful and complementary lever to build durable power and policy change. Speakers will share examples of what they have been able to accomplish through c4 work. We’ll also explore how foundations can legally resource c4 work and considerations on how funders and movement partners can establish affiliate c4s. \n\n\n\nSustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The presentations in this webinar will not include any candidate endorsements\, other partisan campaign activity\, or any calls to action to support specific c4s that are lobbying on specific pending or proposed legislation or any specific 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about compliance with federal\, state\, or local law that may apply to your organization\, you should consult experienced legal counsel. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSophie Ackoff\, Environmental Advocacy Project\nBio coming soon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSean Carroll\, Policy Director\, Land Stewardship Project (LSP)\nWith close to 20 years of organizing experience\, Sean has worked on a broad range of social justice issues\, including with the labor movement\, on environmental issues\, in faith communities\, on elections\, and on food systems. In that time\, he has organized campaigns with teachers to keep their rural public school from closing\, to register thousands of students to vote\, and to pass leading policies on solar power. Since 2018\, he has served on the board of CURE (Clean Up the River Environment)\, a rural-based organization based in western Minnesota. As policy director for the Land Stewardship Project\, Sean manages a team of organizers building grassroots power for a just food and farming system. Biking\, music\, art\, his cats\, and his family keep a smile on his face. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Hackney\, Coalition Director\, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)\nSarah (she/her) oversees NSAC’s overall organizational strategic direction\, administration\, management\, and capacity-building. Previously\, she served as NSAC’s Grassroots Director for nearly 8 years\, working with NSAC’s member organizations and allies to empower and mobilize grassroots food and farm voices nationwide. Raised in rural Florida\, her prior work has included community-led efforts to improve small farm viability\, increase fresh food access\, and build leadership in rural communities in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Dartmouth College. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJosh McNeil\, Deputy Director\, Walton Conservation Coalition\nBio coming soon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe Shultz\, Executive Director\, The Platform for Agriculture and Climate Transformation (PACT)\nAs The Platform for Agriculture and Climate Transformation Executive Director\, Joe draws on more than 15 years of leading food and agriculture policy in the U.S. Senate and his work on the past three bipartisan Farm Bills. A graduate of The Ohio State University and Cornell University\, Joe is active in the management of his family’s fourth-generation farm. Joe is based in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Funder-Only Registration\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.This field is hidden when viewing the formRegisterName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Organization*Title*Email*\n \n Are you a funder?*\n \n Yes\, I am affiliated with a funding organization.\n SAFSF defines funders as staff\, board members\, trustees\, donors\, program officers\, and other professionals from organizations using grantmaking or investments as a core strategy to fulfill their mission.\nThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Name\nIt may take longer than expected to process your submission\, please only click submit once.\n Submit URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/beyond-the-501c3-understanding-power-building/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/istockphoto-1210772380-612x612-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260922T213637Z CREATED:20260225T200119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T213637Z UID:10000752-1797426000-1797429600@www.agandfoodfunders.org SUMMARY:Maximize Your Membership DESCRIPTION:Maximize Your Membership is an orientation webinar for SAFSF members\, new and veteran! If you are new staff at a new or long-time SAFSF member organization\, have not engaged in SAFSF programming or member benefits yet yourself\, want a refresher on all that is available to you as a SAFSF member organization\, or just want to connect\, join us! \n\n\n\nThis quarterly membership call features our newest SAFSF members  – help us welcome them into this community. Join Clare Fox\, Executive Director\, and Holly Hanes\, Senior Membership Associate\, for a deep dive into all things SAFSF\, including: \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating & sharing your membership internally and externally;\n\n\n\nMember Perks – including the annual Forum\, exclusive offerings\, and Learning Communities; \n\n\n\nHow to access your SAFSF benefits; \n\n\n\nSAFSF Professional and Leadership Development Pathways; \n\n\n\nTools and resources available to you; \n\n\n\nEvent Preview \n\n\n\n\nThis energizing conversation will excite you for the quarter ahead and expose you to one (or many!) benefits of membership that you were not utilizing to help in maximizing your SAFSF experience. Meet other members\, learn the SAFSF processes\, and get engaged! This event is a free\, SAFSF member only event. Interested in SAFSF membership? Email us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for this program\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account. URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/maximize-your-membership-6/ CATEGORIES:Maximize Your Membership,Member Only,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/315796b3-2f37-e31b-b026-37d8c833ffa5-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260903T155726Z CREATED:20260727T175523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T155726Z UID:10000776-1797512400-1797516000@www.agandfoodfunders.org SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call DESCRIPTION:The Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls\, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST\, serve as a regular “drop in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nWe want to hear what’s top of mind for you\, what you are wrestling with\, and what topics you want to explore deeper. Each call will have a different topic. \n\n\n\nCome share what you are hearing and reflecting on with your peers. This is a space to connect\, listen\, and learn from one another—all SAFSF members are welcome! \n\n\n\nThis event is designed for SAFSF members. Registering below will automatically register you for Gather Round each month. \n\n\nTo register for Gather Round\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account. URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-monthly-membership-call-6/ CATEGORIES:Gather Round,Member Only,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Gather-Round.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR